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Although all eight sacks Ravens quarterbacks absorbed Thursday night against the Chicago Bears can’t be blamed solely on the offensive line, coach John Harbaugh said, “We’ve got to be better up front.”

With projected starter Patrick Onwuasor absent from Saturday's practice, the organization's fourth-round pick in April's NFL draft lined up next to middle linebacker C.J. Mosley.

From Lamar Jackson's up-and-down debut to confusion over new NFL rules governing head contact, here are five things we learned from the Ravens' preseason opener.

The man with the keys to the Ravens' revamped offense was former NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Robert Griffin III, signed as a potential backup quarterback before the Ravens used a first-round draft pick on the newer model, Lamar Jackson.

Robert Griffin III started the preseason opener against the Chicago Bears on Thursday night and rookie Lamar Jackson, the team’s first-round draft pick out of Louisville, played the second half. And both flashed something positive.

Ravens linebacker Kamalei Correa is among the former high draft picks fighting for a job on the team this year, and he helped his case with a first-quarter interception Thursday night against the Chicago Bears. 

How much will Ravens rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson play in the preseason opener, and how much does it matter?

Robert Griffin III, out of the NFL entirely last season, can be counted on to at least take joy in his apparent career renewal.

The offense began Tuesday morning’s practice with a touchdown on the second play of a six-on-seven exercise and ended with six overall.

A single one-on-one exercise at Friday’s practice featured seven penalties with five committed by the defense.

Although his name on the back of his No. 38 jersey is misspelled, Jean-Baptiste is embracing the challenge to prove himself to his coaches and teammates.

Having a day off appeared to work for the offense, which opened Thursday’s practice with some strong plays in the passing attack.

With inclement weather in the neighborhood for much of the late morning and early afternoon Tuesday, the Ravens relocated practice to their full-field indoor facility.

Mike Preston offers another sign that fourth-year wide receiver Breshad Perriman is in trouble.

A red-zone drill in Monday’s practice began well for the offense, but the defense stole the show for the rest of the period.

Less than a week into training camp, the highlights of the Ravens’ quarterback competition have played out mostly behind microphones.

In his first extended practice against the defense Sunday afternoon, the incumbent starter threw with authority and accuracy and even showed off his wheels.

Mike Preston checks in with observations from the second day of Ravens training camp. There's a lot to like, but not all those check-down passes.

2011 Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III was going through an unspectacular practice until Friday afternoon's final full-team drill.

The Ravens’ workout Thursday was the NFL training camp equivalent of a soft launch.

The 2016 Heisman Trophy winner thrilled fans with some of his passes and mobility, but he also showed in his training camp debut that he has much to learn.

“He really wants to know it, he wants to master it, and you can see it in the way he practices — every rep is 100 percent," Ravens linebackers coach Mike Macdonald said of linebacker Tyus Bowser.

The Ravens had one of their best offseasons in recent years, which has created some optimism in the city. Now it’s time to start winning.

A preview of the quarterbacks position as the Ravens prepare to open training camp July 19.

“You can tell, and he's shown. He's worked extremely hard,” Ravens safety Eric Weddle said about quarterback Joe Flacco.

Robert Griffin III's plans to become the Ravens' backup quarterback took a hit when the team drafted Lamar Jackson. Nonetheless, Griffin views Jackson as a "little brother" whom he can nurture to greatness.

Joe Flacco didn’t complete any deep passes, but his arm strength again impressed. Lamar Jackson, meanwhile, is still getting his feet wet.

Ravens rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson will likely be active on game days this season as the team looks for creative ways to use him, coach John Harbaugh said Tuesday on the first day of mandatory minicamp.  

As the Ravens prepare to host a mandatory minicamp this week, here are things to look for before they take a summer break.

Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is throwing better and seems more healthy than he has in several years, writes Mike Preston.

Michael Crabtree, the most celebrated of the Ravens' three wide receiver additions this offseason, made the play of the day in Thursday's workout.

Ravens veteran quarterback Joe Flacco says he's focused on getting the team's new offensive players up to speed.

Jeremy Maclin, Lardarius Webb, Ryan Mallett and Terrance West are among several former Ravens trying to find their next teams.

The Ravens' personnel on the offensive side of the ball certainly has a new look.

Mike Preston writes that he has no problem with Joe Flacco not sending the Welcome Wagon to No. 1 pick Lamar Jackson, his eventual replacement with the Ravens.

Ravens rookie first-round quarterback Lamar Jackson puts good touch on deep ball, but struggles with some shorter throws.

The future of one of the Ravens' former first-round picks is murkier than ever.

Snead joins an overhauled receiving group, gets opportunity to be one of Ravens' top guys.

First-round draft pick Lamar Jackson, a quarterback from Louisville, has time on his side in learning the Ravens offense.

Ravens fans flocked to the Inner Harbor for DraftFest and seemed very excited about the direction the team appears to be heading.

Joe Flacco still hasn’t revealed how he feels about the Ravens using their second first-round draft pick Thursday night to bring in a young quarterback who figures to be groomed as his eventual replacement. He only spoke to fans at the Ravens' DraftFest event.

Ozzie Newsome's final draft as general manager lands the Ravens tight end Hayden Hurst and quarterback Lamar Jackson in the first round. “It was masterful the way it came down in the draft room tonight,” Newsome said. “It was unbelievable.”

South Carolina tight end Hayden Hurst, the Ravens' first first-round pick of the night, can work seam routes and has the speed to make catches downfield.

Exactly 10 years after drafting quarterback Joe Flacco, a decision that contributed to one of the best stretches in franchise history and the organization’s second Super Bowl championship, the Ravens hope they found his successor.

Did our experts like the Ravens' first-round picks? Read their instant analysis.

The Ravens aren't expected to draft a quarterback in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night, but it might be the right thing to do.

Snead continues the Ravens' wide receiver overhaul this offseason, joining the team after the additions of Michael Crabtree and John Brown.

Snead is coming off a hugely disappointing year, but he would give the Ravens a nice option in the slot, which they lack.

Until April 25, the day before the start of the three-day NFL draft, The Baltimore Sun will break down what the Ravens have at each position, the chance that they will add to it and what prospects could possibly be targeted with those picks. Today we’ll look at quarterbacks.

With Joe Flacco going into what could be his last season as the Ravens' franchise quarterback, the team might use a high draft pick on the sport's most important position for the first time in a decade.